Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Tubs and Disposals - Removing tub plunger

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air biscuit
05-10-05, 07:01 AM
I'm trying to remove the plunger from the drain in my tub so I can unclog it. I can remove the trip arm up to the point that the plunger sticks out of the top of the drain, but I can't seem to get the actual plunger out of the drain. I've tried rotating it, wiggling it around, etc.

Is there some trick to getting it out? What am I missing? :(

DUNBAR PLUMBER
05-20-05, 08:40 PM
Spray penetrating oil in the opening of the overflow to lubricate the opening; there might be a huge ball of hair hanging on the end of it causing the plunger from coming out.